Photography by Ella

This is a picture of Ella's horse, Smore

Tonight, I let Ella use our very, very, very expensive digital SLR camera to take pictures. I know what you're thinking, I'm crazy, and I am but she was very careful and had such a good time taking pictures. She even got a few cute ones. She might grow up to be a photographer.

Two weeks from today...

We find out if the newest member of our family is a boy or girl!!!

What do you think it'll be?

Princesses at Disneyland

Ella with her best friend, Haley.

We went to Disneyland to celebrate Haley's 4th birthday.Ella in front of her castle
Side view of the castle

Noah on the carousel
Mommy and Noah
Ella on the carousel

Ella and Haley with Cinderella

And with Belle

Finally, Sleeping Beauty!!!

Ella with her favorite princess,

showing their beautiful dresses.

And lastly, Snow White

Noah and Mason tired from a full day of princesses and rides.

Ella with Tinkerbell.

Happy 4th Birthday Haley!!!

Look at these faces...

...this is what I get to see every morning!!!

I couldn't be more blessed. :)

Salena- Doesn't Noah's smile remind you of Abram?

Fun at the Zoo

On Sunday night, Ella asked me if we could go to the zoo. I was little apprehensive because I knew I would have to take Ella and Noah by myself. I decided that there is no reason why I couldn't do it. So Monday morning we got up, got ready, and heading off to the zoo. I even rode the sky ride, which I hate, because Ella asked me to. We saw the polar bears, elephants, giraffes, just to name a few. We were only for a few hours but we had such a great time. It went so well that next Monday I'm taking both kids to Disneyland by myself. I CAN DO IT!!!

Happy Gandparent's Day!!!

In the dictionary, a grandparent is defined as a parent of a parent. But being a grandparent is so much more than that. A grandparent is there to give wisdom, unconditional love, and of course, spoil the grandchild. I am truly blessed with two of the best grandparents in the entire world. And my kids are blessed with 3 amazing grandparents who love my kids more than anything.

Happy Grandparent's Day!!!

Trip to Minnesota

Arrival

Uncle Steven and Noah
Abram and Ella
Ethan wiggling his tooth
Tooth is out!!!
Check out this smile :)

Phelps Mill

Hubert girls, Ness boys, and Espinoza kids
Ella and Noah

All 8 kids on the bridge

Auntie Salena and Noah

Enjoying ice cream


Pebble Beach

Ethan, Abram and Ella looking at the fish


Ethan's 7th Birthday Party
Birthday boy

"Happy Birthday to you..."

ZOO

Uncle Steven and Ella

Happy kids

How sweet is this???

While the rest of us were feeding the goats,

he saw mud and leave it to Abram,

he just couldn't help himself.

This is how we found him!!!

Inspiration Peak

All of us at the bottom

NessNest

Me with my kids :)

All of us at the top

In their jammies

Ethan's first day of Second grade

Salena and Ethan

Steven and Ethan

Prairie Wetlands

Abram and Ella

Uncle Steven and Ella

Steven and Abram

Uncle Steven and Noah

Abram and Ella walking down the duck path

Me and Abram


Playing in the yard

From August 25th to September 1st, I had the opportunity to take Ella and Noah to Minnesota to visit the NessNest. The last time we visited Minnesota was in January. It was below zero and everything was covered in snow. But not this visit!!! Everywhere was a lush green. I saw the true beauty of Minnesota. I see why Steven and Salena look forward to spring and summer every year. I had a very laid back vacation. The kids just played and played and got disgustingly dirty!!! But boy did they have fun. I can't wait to go back......as long as it's not in the winter!!

NessNest,

Words cannot describe how grateful I am for your hospitality. I am deeply saddened by the fact that we are unable to see you more but am so very thankful for the time we do have together. You all are blessings from God and I thank Him everyday for having you in our lives. I hope you know how much we love you and miss you!!! Thank you again :)

With Love, Espinoza Family